The reason is because before the Memphis Grizzlies were in Memphis they were from Vancouver, British Columbia. They got the Grizzly Bear mascot because the Grizzly Bear was Native to the land so they adopted it for their mascot.
The official mascot of the Memphis, Tennessee Grizzlies is a grizzly bear called Grizz. He was introduced in 1995 when the team was located in Vancouver.
Memphis Grizzlies was created in 1995.
The Vancouver Grizzlies franchise relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. they are now known as the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies 191 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
The best player in Memphis Grizzlies is Zach Randolph.
The University of Montana also known at The U of M. They are the Montana Grizzlies.
Bears
Beno Udrih is number 19 on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Courtney Lee is number 5 on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Ed Davis is number 32 on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jamaal Franklin is number 22 on the Memphis Grizzlies.
James Johnson is number 3 on the Memphis Grizzlies.